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Blue Butterfly Pea

Posted on April 27, 2023

Butterfly pea is a beautiful plant that produces blue and white flowers that can be used for tea and food coloring. It is easy to grow and requires good drainage soil. Here are…

Purple Heart – Wandering Jew

Posted on January 23, 2020

This came to us recently as a donation and has done exceptionally well. Wandering Jew comes in many varieties and colors. This variety is known as Purple Heart or Purple Queen. The…

Jewels of Opar

Posted on October 18, 2019

Jewels of Opar is a self-seeding plant that requires minimal care. Its leaves are edible and can be eaten raw in salads. The flower puts out stalks of pretty purple flowers without…

Giant Ruellia (Mexican Petunia)

Posted on October 16, 2019

Giant Ruellia is a hardy plant which will grown in full sun as well as shade. It can be propagated by division, seed or cuttings. Stems are purple-hued and short-lived purple flowers…

Mexican Mint Marigold

Posted on October 14, 2019

Mexican Mint Marigold has aromatic leaves which are often used as a substitute for French Tarragon. Sweet licorice flavor brightens salads and main dishes. The edible, pretty, golden-yellow flowers bloom all summer….

Cranberry (Red Zinger) Hibiscus

Posted on September 21, 2019

The buds are used to make red zinger hibiscus tea and the plant itself is a beautiful for accentuating your garden. Can be used as a shrub for dividing your garden areas….

Garlic, Society Garlic (like chives)

Posted on August 7, 2016

Garlic, Society Garlic (like chives) This plant is often confused with chives because it looks similar and can be used in the place of it. Originating from South Africa, the plant is…

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